While the Nets give up a pick, the team is once again banking on potential. Brooklyn picks up Russell’s contract, which still has $5.6 million dollars and $7.0 million dollars left for the next two years. Mozgov has three years left on his contract that amounts to $54 million dollars.

During the 2016-17 season, point guard Russell averaged 15.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. On the other hand, center Mozgov averaged 7.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game in 2016-17.

The Brooklyn Nets now enter Thursday’s NBA Draft with the No. 22 pick, two new pieces and a loss of one of the most dedicated players in the team’s history. We’ll miss you, Brook.